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title: "What are Layers? How do they Work?"
description: "A quick guide to BeeGraphy Layers and its attributes"
url: https://help.beegraphy.com/en/articles/15-what-are-layers-how-do-they-work
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updated: 2025-11-25
language: en
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# What are Layers? How do they Work?

A quick guide to BeeGraphy Layers and its attributes

## **What Are Layers in BeeGraphy?** How Do Layers work?

Layers in **BeeGraphy** help you organize geometry by assigning **colors**, **operations**, and **rules** to different parts of your model.  
Each layer tells the system _how_ that geometry is presented — for example, whether it is cut, engraved, marked etc.

Layers are especially useful when preparing models for **laser cutting, engraving, CNC machining**, or any workflow where color-coded rules matter.

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### **Attributes of a Layer**

-   **Color:** This is the color assigned to the geometry in your model. Each color represents a different machining operation.
    
-   **Operation:** This defines _what action_ the machine should perform on geometry with that color.  
    Examples include cutting, engraving, marking, etc.
    
-   **RGB:** An RGB code (Red–Green–Blue value) that uniquely identifies the color used for the operation.